Human Stories with Jill Hazard Rowe

Join us as we listen to Robert Moody tell about his life and coming out journey. Robert and Jill also pay tribute to Robert's mom, Carol Moody, who passed away due to COVID earlier this season. Carol was a proud Mama Dragon who vocally and unequivocally loved everyone around her, especially her family and LGBTQ+ youth. Listen, share, subscribe.

Dr. Kristen Ries fearlessly and singularly cared for AIDS patients in Salt Lake City for the majority of the 80's and 90's. Tune into this week's episode to hear her incredible story of selfless, loving service. During this pandemic Dr. Ries not only offers hope, but also some timely advice as a lifetime infectious diseases expert. Dr. Kristen Ries is also featured in the Sundance documentary, Quiet Heroes, available for free on Amazon. Jill and everyone at Human Stories recommend you check out this beautiful film.

Tune in to hear part two of Peter Christie's story! Peter tells about his experience as an HIV positive individual and the many people who have stepped up to help him throughout his life.

Join us this week as we talk with Peter Christie! Peter is the Director of Education at Salt Lake City's Ballet West and has been dancing professionally since graduating from high school. He has a wealth of information about the world of professional dance and dance education. This is a two part episode, so tune in next Monday to hear more about Peter's life.

Jill has a Zoom conversation with Stan Mitchell of Nashville, Tennessee this week. Stan is the founder of online Everybody Church, and is known for taking a stand in support of LGBTQ+ individuals as the pastor of an Evangelical mega-church. You won't want to miss this conversation about changing, asking questions, and finding more love for all people.

Elena beautifully and tenderly shares her story this week! Listen in to hear how Elena learned about her own authenticity despite months of conversion therapy.

Listen in as Jill interviews Jordan Jackson! You will not want to miss Jordan's story of strength, advocacy, and conviction in his own authenticity! Jordan shares some beautiful insight about how to find your tribe after coming out and some of the resources he has compiled for LGBTQ+ people in Utah.

This week Jill has a conversation with Kelleen Potter, current mayor of Heber City, Utah, and a mom of LGTQ+ children. You won't want to miss Kelleen's tender story of learning how to see and support her children as well as LGBTQ+ folks in the city of Heber.

You won't want to miss Jill's conversation with Duane Jennings! This is an insightful and beautiful expression of a life of research and searching for authenticity. Duane is the author of Stumbling Blocks and Stepping-Stones: Including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children of God in the LDS plan of Salvation

This week, we're in the studio with Summer and Bobbie Lee-Corry! Summer and Bobbie each share their unique coming out stories as well as what they have learned from marriage. Summer and Bobbie also share insightful advice about how to care for LGBTQ+ youth within the Mormon church.